Johannah Christensen, CEO of Global Maritime Forum, discusses regulatory policies and risk mitigation for vessel owners switching to green fuels. They explore the progress in methanol and ammonia as fuels for shipping and the need for binding regulations. They also talk about the lack of awareness in decarbonizing shipping and the potential geopolitical implications of a green fuel economy.

On this episode the full team Chris, Alicia and Patrick speak to the incredible Dr. Sunita Satyapal. About Dr. Satyapal:Sunita is the Director for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office and coordinates activities across DOE offices for the DOE Hydrogen Program, which now includes roughly US$10B (including Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding).Dr. Satyapal was also recently named Director of the Hydrogen Interagency Taskforce (HIT) which includes 11 federal agencies.She has more than two and a half decades of experience across industry, academia, and government, including at United Technologies managing R&D and business development and as a co-Chair on various international hydrogen partnerships. She received her Ph.D. from Columbia University and did postdoctoral work in Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University.  She has numerous publications, including in Scientific American, 10 patents, and various recognitions including two Presidential Rank Awards. ---LinksUS DOE: https://www.energy.gov/Hydrogen Hubs Announcement https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-7-billion-americas-first-clean-hydrogen-hubs-driving

Pierre-Etienne Franc, CEO of Hy24 and Chairman of 5T Hydrogen, talks about his experience in the hydrogen industry, the partnership with Ardean to launch Hy24, managing collaborations in various sectors, the advantages of being a first mover in the hydrogen space, and the challenges and opportunities in synthetic fuels market.

Olivier Mussat, CEO of ATOME, a green hydrogen and ammonia production company, discusses hydrogen, ammonia, and the fertilizer market. They explore localized production, logistics advantages, carbon perspectives, and competition. They also talk about listing at an early stage, projects in Costa Rica, Paraguay, and Iceland, and financing. Challenges in leaving established institutions, impact of chemical fertilizers on the environment, and ammonia decarbonization opportunities are also discussed.

For the second episode in this new season, the team interviews Oghosa Erhahon to discuss hydrogen opportunities in Africa, including the African Climate Summit in September, and what to look forward to at COP28. Oghosa is a lawyer with experience in strategy on intersectionality topics across energy, climate and low carbon systems towards sustainability. She has experience with governments, International Development and Management Consulting working with donor-funded projects and impact initiatives. These have included; U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) and other donor funded institutions. Most recently, Oghosa was an Advisor for the GIZ Global Hydrogen Diplomacy Programme.Oghosa is also co-author of the acclaimed ‘Touching Hydrogen Future’ book published by World Hydrogen Leaders in 2022. She has published several works and journals including Power in Nigeria - The Decade of Gas (2020), Natural Gas and the Energy Transition – Implications for the Nigeria Energy Industry (2022), and Lighting Africa’s Path to Sustainable Energy Transition - The Role of Green Bonds (2023). She is develops Transforming Energy Access programmes; and has given sector-wide presentations, workshops, interviews, and a TEDx Talk on Carbon Neutrality. She is a notable contributor to social impact and Climate Change work streams, liaising with private businesses and organizations towards their Net-Zero ambitions, and Environment, Social and Governance Discourses. Oghosa  holds a Masters in Energy and Environmental Law (LL.M) from Nottingham Law School and Law Hons (LL.M) from the University of Derby. ----Links to a few books and articles written by Oghosa:Touching Hydrogen Future (2022)https://europeangasmarket.euTedX Talk on Carbon Neutrality https://www.ted.com/talks oghosa_erhahon_carbon_neutrality_small_changes_big_impact_jan_2022     Lighting Africa’s Path to Sustainable Energy Transition: The Role of Green Bonds https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4228602Oghosa on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/oghosa-erhahon-a6042685

Håkon Volldal, CEO of Nel, discusses Nell's history in electrolyzer manufacturing, the impact of the Investment Tax Credit on the hydrogen industry, NEL's bold investments, building confidence and critical mass, and the role of export credit agencies in financing clean energy projects.

Matthew Blieske, CEO of LIFTE H2, discusses challenges and opportunities in the hydrogen market such as cheap and reliable energy, scaling up production and distribution, and government intervention. The chapter also explores the need for financing models and policies, prioritizing environmentally friendly practices, and emerging demand and regulatory needs in the sector.

The EAH team discuss Nataliya’s plan for a green Ukraine, including working with the current government on the Hydrogen Road Map. We also get another example of incredible Ukrainian resilience and discuss its importance for the current and future energy system. About Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska:Following a career in the private and public sector, Nataliya is the Founder of the Ukrainian Sustainable Fund. First, she headed the Corporate and Investment Department of DeVision Group at B&S Holding and then became Managing Partner of KCG Investment Consulting providing corporate and investment consulting on energy projects and sustainable development. Nataliya became a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament, VIII Convocation in 2014, and was appointed to the Committee on Fuel and Energy, Nuclear Policy, and Nuclear Safety and she was Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Sustainable Development, Strategy, and Investment.In 2019, Nataliya founded the Ukrainian Sustainable Fund aimed at accelerating Ukraine’s renewable energy transition and bridging the gap between Ukrainian sustainable projects and leading international Green Institutions including renewables and hydrogen projects in the portfolio and pipeline. Nataliya is an Atlantic Council Millennium Fellow, a member of the Aspen community, and a Member of the National Commission for Attracting Investments in Gas Production (nine PSA competitions for the development of strategic fields in Ukraine). She co-authored systemic economic and energy laws on natural gas and electricity markets, the regulation of energy services markets, unbundling of “Naftogaz”, protection of economic competition, and ensuring transparency of the AMCU.Nataliya holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Law from Ivan Franko Lviv National University, a Masters Degree in Law and Economics from University College London, and an Executive Certificate in Public Policy, a two-year Executive Course at Harvard Kennedy School. Nataliya is a well-known author and analyst on energy security, diplomacy, and sustainable development. She has had more than 30 articles published by the Financial Times, Newsweek, World Economic Forum, Atlantic Council, and KyivPost and has been cited by the BBC, Bloomberg, and Forbes.--- Links:Nataliya on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/katserbuchkovskaNataliya’s Most Cited Publications:A New Agenda for U.S. – Ukraine Relationship (Newsweek, 2021)Decarbonization in Ukraine (Atlantic Council, 2021)The Future of Gas in the Decarbonization Era (KyivPost, 2021)Why LNG is a Regional Energy Security Solution (KyivPost, 2020)Unlocking LNG’s Black Sea Potential (KyivPost, 2019)

The team sits down with Tom Linebarger to discuss his epic career and the Cummins hydrogen strategy. Edifying for sure, but still left the hosts in awe of how such a management giant could be so damn nice. About Tom Linebarger:Tom assumed the role of Executive Chairman of Cummins Inc. in August 2022. Previously, Tom served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for 10 years. Before that, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2008 to 2011, Executive Vice President and President, Power Generation Business from 2003 to 2008, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2000 to 2003, and Vice President of Supply Chain Management from 1998 to 2000.Tom was initially attracted to the Cummins purpose-driven approach to business. He liked the values, the people and the business challenges he found at Cummins and decided to join in February 1993. Prior to Cummins, Tom was an investment analyst and investment manager at Prudential Investment Corporation, working in both Singapore and Hong Kong.In addition to his work at Cummins, Tom is actively involved with several global and local organizations. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of Harley Davidson since 2008. He is a member of the Business Roundtable (BRT), an association of chief executive officers of America’s leading companies working with government officials on crafting legislation impacting American businesses. In 2021, Tom was appointed Chair of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and Co-Chair of the Global Hydrogen Council. Tom grew up in California and received joint undergraduate degrees in management engineering from Claremont McKenna College and mechanical engineering from Stanford University. He later returned to Stanford University to earn a master’s degree in manufacturing systems from the School of Engineering and a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Business.---Links:https://www.cummins.com/https://hydrogencouncil.com/en/

On this episode of EAH, Chris Jackson, Patrick Molloy and Alicia Eastman speak with Maciek Lukawski, Head of Strategy at Amogy. Maciek explains the Amogy ammonia fuel cell technology, some of the target applications, and some background on a rapidly growing company with a huge number of excellent investors. About Maciek Lukawski:Maciek serves as the Head of Strategy and Business Development at Amogy, where he is responsible for commercialization of Amogy’s ammonia-to-power technology across a number of industries including maritime, heavy duty transportation, and distributed power generation. Prior to joining Amogy, Maciek worked at ExxonMobil in roles covering low-carbon fuels, LNG, and M&A. Maciek holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University, where he specialized in renewable energy systems.About Amogy:Amogy offers ammonia-based, emission-free, high energy-density power solutions to decarbonize transportation for a sustainable future. Founded in 2020 by four MIT PhD alumni with a shared vision, Amogy aims to enable the decarbonization of the heavy-duty transportation sector, accelerating the global journey towards Net Zero 2050. The company's Series A investors include Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, AP Ventures, SK, Saudi Aramco and DCVC totaling US$70 million. Series B recently closed at US$150 million and included primarily Japanese investors Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund, MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industry (MHI).Amogy's scalable ammonia-powered, zero-emissions energy system has been demonstrated with success in a drone, heavy-duty tractor, semi truck, and they are working on a tug boat. Offices include Brooklyn, Houston, Singapore and Norway.----Links:Amogy website: www.amogy.coNew Scientist: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2367003-start-up-is-developing-worlds-first-ammonia-powered-ships/New Atlas: https://newatlas.com/marine/amogy-ammonia-powered-ship-tugboat/OffShore Energy: https://www.offshore-energy.biz/interview-with-amogy-ceo-were-really-excited-about-the-momentum-ammonia-is-getting/Amogy Series B: amogy.co/amogy-increases-series-b-round-to-150m/